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At most motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America’s major roadways.

Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the riverfront in this historical area while you’re sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Grant Park, Mississippi River, and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and Mystique Community Ice Center. Some historical places you might want to see include Belvedere Mansion, Old Market House, and Dowling House. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Eagle Ridge Resort, Chestnut Mountain Resort, and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Galena to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Galena are January, December, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Galena to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is located 14 mi (22.6 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.